If you are interested in working with a group of dedicated data governance professionals to advance and influence the profession of data governance, and you are willing to dedicate your time and talents to the DGPO, we encourage you to consider running for a position on the DGPO board.
Nominations are open for the following core positions:
- VP Professional Development
- VP Membership
- Treasurer
- VP Communications
- VP Operations
Nomination Deadline April 8, 2026. Length of term is two years. See board position descriptions at the end of this announcement.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Nominees for core board positions must be active and paid members of the DGPO by Dec. 31, 2025
- Nominees must be available to attend monthly virtual board meetings, and in some instances, outside of working hours
- Nominees must be open to working at DGPO-sponsored events
Desired Experience:
- Self-motivated
- Fast learner
- Perseverance
- ‘Can do’ personality
To submit a nomination for yourself or a member of the DGPO please email the Nomination Committee by midnight April 8th EDT and include the following information:
1. Name of nominee
2. Nominee’s Company Name
3. Nominee’s email address
4. Short Bio (Maximum 200 words)
5. Board Position the nominee is interested in
6. Campaign Statement-Reason why you or the person you are nominating wants to be on the DGPO Board (Short statement no longer than a paragraph)
7. Additional information regarding your background/experience that would be beneficial to the position you are interested in (Maximum 250 words)
Nominations close midnight April 8, 2026, EDT
VP Professional Development – Key Responsibilities
- Oversees the strategic direction for data governance content in the Members Only area of the DGPO website
- Coordinates the development of the “DGPO Data Governance Best Practices Repository”
- Manages the Annual DGPO Best Practice Award submission & review process
VP Membership – Key Responsibilities
- Serves as focal point for membership questions
- Maintains member database
- Works with Treasurer on new member applications & annual dues
Treasurer – Key Responsibilities
- Serves as Chief Financial Officer for the organization.
- Develops organizational annual budget
- Produces & presents a monthly treasury report
- Collects membership fees & other receivables
VP Communications – Key Responsibilities
- Develops and maintains DGPO promotional materials (flyers, brochures, DGPO conference presentations, etc.)
- Responsible for social media, writing DGPO articles for publications and/or DGPO blog
- Responsible for email campaigns to members, larger mailing list, and maintenance of the email distribution list
VP Operations – Key Responsibilities
- Handles logistics for DGPO meetings, events, teleconferences, webinars, and engagements with DGPO partners
- Maintains minutes in the absence of the Secretary
- Responsible for determining & maintaining insurance for the organization
For questions or additional information please email The Nominations Committee at [email protected]
If you are interested in volunteering, but not interested in a core board position, we have a number of other opportunities available.
Here are just a few areas where volunteers are needed:
- Working Group Leaders
- DGPO Webinars and Virtual events
For more information or to submit a nomination please email [email protected]